to4 lo4 ji4陀螺儀陀螺仪
Jyutpingto4 lo4 ji4
Yaletòh lòh yìh
Definition
Gyroscope; a device used for measuring or maintaining orientation and angular velocity.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Technical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese or English in professional contexts. While it is a specific scientific instrument, it appears frequently in discussions about smartphone hardware and gaming controllers. Speakers often use the English term gyroscope interchangeably in casual tech conversations.
Measure word
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This mobile phone has a gyroscope inside.
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